COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: TRANSFER COURSE DISCIPLINES
FIRE SCIENCE (FSC)
TRANSFER CODE DESIGNATIONS
CODE A = AGSC approved transfer courses in Areas I-IV that are common to all
institutions.
CODE B = Area V courses that are deemed appropriate to the degree and pre-major
requirements of individual students.
CODE C = Potential Area V transfer courses that are subject to approval by respective
receiving institutions.
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CRS #
FSC 100
Date
10/15/08
11/12/08
FSC 101
11/12/08
FSC 103
10/15/08
FSC 104
10/15/08
FSC 105
11/12/08
FSC 110
11/12/08
FSC 111
10/15/08
FSC 120
1/14/09
FSC 130
11/12/08
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
COURSE TITLE
RECENT CHANGES
Changed hours from 2 – 0 – 2 to 3 – 0 – 3.
Basic Firemanship
Renamed & changed the crs description.
Introduction to the Fire
Changed the course description.
Service
Moved to FSC 161 and changed the name
Hazardous Materials
to better reflect the true nature of this
Awareness and Operations
course.
Moved to FSC 261 and changed the name
Hazardous Materials
to better reflect the true nature of this
Technician
course.
Chemistry for the Fire
Changed the course description.
Service
Building Construction for
Changed the description and the name to
the Fire Service
“Building Construction Principles..
SUMMARY OF CHANGES CONTINUED
Renumbered to FSC 170 for sequencing
Fire Hydraulics and Water
purposes and renamed to better reflect
Supply
what is taught.
National Incident
This is a new course to complement FSC
Management System
220 which was formerly FSC 260 Special
(NIMS) I
Service Hazards.
Introduction to Fire
Changed course description.
Suppression
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Fire Extinguishment
Agents
Introduction to Fire Cause
Determination
Introduction to Fire
Prevention/Education
Changed course description and name to
“Fire Extinguishment Principles.”
FSC 131
11/12/08
FSC 141
10/15/08
FSC 151
11/12/08
Old 120
FSC 160
1/14/09
FSC 161
11/12/08
FSC 170
1/14/09
FSC 200
10/15/08
FSC 201
11/12/08
Fire Instructor I
Rewrote the course description.
FSC 202
11/12/08
Fire Instructor II
Rewrote the course description.
FSC 203
11/12/08
Fire Instructor III
Rewrote the course description.
FSC 205
10/15/08
Fire Instructor I
FSC 206
10/15/08
Fire Instructor II
FSC 207
10/15/08
Fire Instructor II
FSC 208
11/12/08
Fire Combat Tactics and
Strategy
FSC 210
10/15/08
11/12/08
FSC 211
10/15/08
FSC 220
10/15/08
(New)
FSC 220
1/14/09
FSC 230
10/15/08
(NEW)
FSC 230
10/15/08
FSC 231
10/15/08
FSC 232
10/15/08
FSC 233
10/15/08
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Hazard Awareness
Hazardous Materials
Awareness and Operations
Fire Hydraulics and Water
Supply
Fire Combat Tactics and
Strategy
Deleted
Added this new course.
Changed course description.
Moved here to align with 161.
Changed course description.
Rewrote the course description.
Moved this course to FSC 208 for
sequencing purposes.
Moved this course to FSC 201 for
sequencing purposes.
Moved this course to FSC 202 for
sequencing purposes.
Moved this course to FSC 203 for
sequencing purposes.
Rewrote the course description.
Moved to FSC 110 because this is a basic
course that occurs early in the program.
Changed the description and name to
“Building Construction Principles.”
Building Construction and Moved to FSC 210 to sequence with the
Related Codes
new FSC 110.
Fire Extinguishment
Moved to FSC 131 for sequencing
Agents
purposes.
National Incident
This was formerly FSC 260 Special
Management System
Service Hazards. It is now seen as a
(NIMS) II
complement to the new FSC 120.
Moved to FSC 254 for sequencing
The ISO (AIA) Standards
purposes.
Added this new course and rewrote the
Rescue Technician: Rope
course description.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES CONTINUED
Rescue Technician:
Added this new course and rewrote the
Confined Space
course description.
Rescue Technician:
Added this new course and rewrote the
Trench
course description.
Rescue Technician:
Added this new course and rewrote the
Structural Collapse
course description.
Building Construction for
the Fire Service
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FSC 234
10/15/08
Rescue Technician:
Surface Water
FSC 235
10/15/08
Rescue Technician: Dive
FSC 236
10/15/08
FSC 237
10/15/08
Old 235
FSC 239
10/15/08
Breathing Apparatus
Specialist Course
FSC 240
10/15/08
Fire Investigator I
FSC 241
10/15/08
Fire Investigator II
FSC 243
10/15/08
Fire Investigator III
FSC 250
10/15/08
Fire Prevention Inspection
FSC 251
10/15/08
Fire Inspector I
FSC 252
10/15/08
Fire Inspector II
FSC 253
10/15/08
Fire Inspector III
FSC 255
10/15/08
FSC 261
11/12/08
FSC 262
10/15/08
FSC 264
10/15/08
Airport Fire Fighter
FSC 266
10/15/08
Wildland Fire Fighter
FSC 268
1/14/09
Industrial Fire Protection
Rewrote the course description.
FSC 270
1/14/09
Fire Protection Systems
Rewrote the course description.
FSC 280
1/14/09
Fire Apparatus Equipment
Rewrote the course description.
FSC 281
10/15/08
FSC 282
10/15/08
FSC 285
10/15/08
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Rescue Technician: Boat
Operator
Rescue Technician:
Vehicle and Machinery
Extrication
Public Fire and Life Safety
Educator
Hazardous Materials
Technician
Hazardous Materials
Incident Commander
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Moved this course from FSC 235 for
sequencing purposes and rewrote the
course description.
Renumbered to FSC 241 for sequencing
purposes and renamed to better reflect
what is taught and rewrote the course
description.
Renumbered to FSC 242 for sequencing
purposes renamed to better reflect what
is taught.
Added this new course.
Deleted this course.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Moved from 104, changed the name, and
rewrote the course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES CONTINUED
Fire Apparatus Operator:
Added this new course and rewrote the
Pumper
course description.
Fire Apparatus Operator:
Added this new course and rewrote the
Aerial
course description.
Moved this course to FSC 268 for
Industrial Fire Protection
sequencing purposes.
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FSC 291
10/15/08
Fire Officer I
FSC 292
10/15/08
Fire Officer II
FSC 293
10/15/08
Fire Officer III
FSC 294
10/15/08
Fire Officer IV
FSC 295
10/15/08
FSC 297
10/15/08
FSC 298
10/15/08
FSC 299
1/14/09

Fire Department Safety
Officer
Selected Topics in Fire
Service Operations
Public Safety
Telecommunicator
Legal Aspects of Fire
Service
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Renamed this course to more accurately
reflect what is taught in it and rewrote the
course description.
Renamed this course to more accurately
reflect what is taught in it and rewrote the
course description.
Renamed this course to more accurately
reflect what is taught in it and rewrote the
course description.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Removed variable credit and made it a
3 – 0 – 3.
Added this new course and rewrote the
course description.
Rewrote the course description.
Comments
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
ORIENTATION AND
FSC
100
TERMINOLOGY OF THE
FIRE SERVICE
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
This course provides the student with basic information on the organization and function of paid
and volunteer fire services, the role of the firefighter in the department, firefighter safety, the
science of fire, and fire behavior. Specific course topics surveyed include: Orientation and
Safety, Apparatus Familiarization, Fire Behavior, Personal Protective Equipment, Rescue, and
Forcible Entry.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
INTRODUCTION TO THE
FSC
101
3
0
FIRE SERVICE
Course Description
Updated
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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COURSE
3
11/12/08
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This course teaches the many functions of the fire service, its importance and origins. It is
designed to acquaint the student with the philosophy and history of the fire service and fire
protection, the exacting loss of life and property, and the organization and function of public and
private fire protection agencies. Emphasis is placed on the organization and function of federal,
state, county, city, and private fire protection. CORE
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
CHEMISTRY FOR THE FIRE
FSC
105
SERVICE
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
This is a survey of general chemistry as applied to the fire service. Emphasis is on fundamental
facts, principles, theories, and applications. Course will include study of states of matter, energy,
common substances, laws that govern the movement of gases, chemical formulas and structure,
the study of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions related to firefighting, and hazardous
materials.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
FSC
110
3
0
PRINCIPLES
Course Description
Updated
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
3
11/12/08
This course highlights and assesses the problems and hazards to fire personnel when a building
is attacked by fire or is under stress from other factors dealing with collapse. Emphasis is placed
on construction principles: wood, ordinary, steel, concrete, and truss construction. CORE
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
NATIONAL INCIDENT
FSC
120
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) I
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
1/14/09
This course introduces the student to the incident command system, its organizational structure,
history, principles, and features and the National Incident Management System as a template for
integration of public and private entities working together on emergency incidents. Tabletop
exercises and scenarios will be used to give the student opportunity to apply the practical
aspects of the incident command system and to demonstrate its relationship to the National
Incident Management System. The course will also introduce students to the concepts and
principles of the National Response Framework and the National Response Plan. Students will
be given the opportunity to take online exams of certification for FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700
and IS-800. This course will meet the NIMS baseline training requirements for the above
mentioned courses.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO FIRE
FSC
130
SUPPRESSION
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
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NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course is a study of organizational structure, fire suppression, fire suppression equipment,
characteristics and behavior of fire, and fire hazard properties of ordinary materials. Emphasis is
placed on the most common structural, vehicle, and urban interface fires. CORE
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT
FSC
131
PRINCIPLES
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
This is a study of water supplies and services, fire extinguishing chemicals, and the selection
and use of extinguishing agents. Emphasis is placed on dry chemical, dry powder, foam and
halogenated agents.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO FIRE
FSC
151
PREVENTION/EDUCATION
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
This course is an introduction to the history and philosophy of fire prevention and the need for
fire prevention education. Course includes fire prevention functions, development, and
enforcement of fire prevention codes and regulations. It also includes the design and
implementation of age appropriate education materials and benefits of community relations,
support, and programs.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
160
HAZARD AWARENESS
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
01/14/09
This course includes the basic awareness of characteristics and behavior of solids, liquids, and
gases when involved in fire. Emphasis is placed on characteristics, storage, and handling of
various materials.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FSC
161
AWARENESS AND
OPERATIONS
Course Description
CODE - C
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
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PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is for emergency response personnel who may be first on the scene of a hazardous
materials emergency. First responders at the awareness level are expected to recognize the
presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, secure the area, and call for trained
personnel. At the operational level, the first responder uses the knowledge gained from the
awareness level to act in a defensive posture to protect people, the environment, or property
from the effects of an unplanned hazardous materials release. This course meets the
requirements of the mandatory Awareness/Operational training in hazardous materials required
by Title III - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and NFPA 472,
Standard on Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents current
edition.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
FIRE HYDRAULICS AND
FSC
170
WATER SUPPLY
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
1/14/09
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles
of the use of water and fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and resolve
water supply problems.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
201
FIRE INSTRUCTOR I
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
11/12/08
A course that trains participants to teach a class from a prepared lesson plan. This course
introduces the student to the concept of utilizing training aids to enhance his/her presentation,
how to properly select these training aids, and how to use the training aid selected. Subject
areas for this course include: Communication, Concepts of Learning, Methods of Teaching,
Organizing the Class, Performance Evaluations, Testing and Evaluations, The Lesson Plan,
Teaching Techniques, and the Use of Instructional Materials. The student will give several
presentations during the week, all leading to the final fifteen minute graded presentation on the
final day of class.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
202
FIRE INSTRUCTOR II
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
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11/12/08
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PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course provides the Fire Instructor I with the next level of understanding for the training of
personnel. This course trains the participants to perform job and task analysis, develop goals
and objectives, and develop a lesson plan along with the coordinating training aids, and student
tests and evaluation. During the course, the students are divided into groups, each of which is
responsible for the development of a lesson plan to be presented to the class on the final day.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
203
FIRE INSTRUCTOR III
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
11/12/08
This course is intended for the instructor who is ready to assume a leadership role by moving
into the upper management level of his/her department. This course consists of subjects
designed to give the instructor more knowledge of management and supervision so that he/she
can make basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in their
department. If you bring your own laptop computer the required soft ware is Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
FIRE COMBAT TACTICS
FSC
208
AND STRATEGY
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
01/14/09
This course is designed to offer the advanced firefighter or beginning fire officer the necessary
information and related techniques to ensure effective fire scene operations. Topics of study
include: Pre-fire Planning, Tactical Operations, and Scene Management Techniques. Students
are given the opportunity to participate in group activities, discussions, and practical exercises to
further enhance the learning experience and reinforce methodology discussed.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
TACTICAL
FSC
210
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
This course includes a detailed study of known hazards of various construction types and tactical
and operational considerations for safe fireground/incident operations. Emphasis is placed on
firefighter safety and survival.
DPT
CRS.
FSC
220
COURSE TITLE
NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(NIMS) II
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
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Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
1/14/09
This course will extend the students understanding of NIMS I and allow them to operate in
several complex roles in a Unified Command system. These positions may include Command
and General Staff, Incident Command, and deputies and/or assistants to the Incident
Commander. This is accomplished by utilizing tabletop exercises and real-time scenarios. This
course will meet the baseline requirements for the NIMS 300 and NIMS 400.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
230
3
0
3
ROPE
Course Description
Added
10/15/08
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified Firefighter I or documented proof of
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction to Technical Rescue,
completion of EMT Basic course.
This course in rope rescue techniques includes a classroom review of equipment, knots and
rope safety. Instruction events include: establishing need for rope rescue; uses and limitations of
equipment; knotcraft ; safety aspects; anchoring systems; rescue rappelling; third man rescue;
lowering systems and other aspects of rope rescue.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
231
3
0
3
CONFINED SPACE
Course Description
Added
10/15/08
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified Firefighter I or documented proof of
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction to Technical Rescue,
completion of EMT Basic course.
This course is designed for both fire department personnel and private industry, this course
provides responders with a comprehensive understanding of accidents involving a confined
space. It teaches the responder how to recognize the hazard, access the victim, stabilize the
victim and the proper procedures for retrieval. Practical and classroom sessions focus on the
three primary hazards associated with confined space rescue: physical, atmospheric, and
physiological. Realistic training evolutions using the latest in equipment and techniques ensure
student retention of this material.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
232
TRENCH
Course Description
CODE - C
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Added
10/15/08
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PREREQUISITE: Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified Firefighter I or documented proof of
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction to Technical Rescue,
completion of EMT Basic course.
A course designed to offer a combination of classroom and practical evolutions that allow the
student to learn proper techniques to make open trenches and excavations safe for victim
access and removal. The class is made realistic by actual sheeting and shoring operations of
“unsafe” trenches, by using shoring equipment, and practice in developing skills in lifting
practices within the trench environment.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
233
3
0
3
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
Course Description
Added
10/15/08
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified Firefighter I or documented proof of
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction to Technical Rescue,
completion of EMT Basic course.
This course is designed to comply with NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician
Professional Qualifications. It is an intense course which addresses heavy construction collapse
and emphasizes the following discipline areas: breaching and breaking, lifting and moving,
interior shoring, exterior shoring, and cutting and burning.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
234
3
0
3
SURFACE WATER
Course Description
Added
10/15/08
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified Firefighter I or documented proof of
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction toTechnical Rescue,
completion of EMT Basic course.
This course combines classroom and field instruction that includes, but is not limited to: water
hydrology, preplanning water sites, safety, self-rescue, boat operations, in-water/shore-based
rescues, rope techniques, highline rescues, and command of water incidents. Emphasis is
placed on rope techniques and knots, and experience with both is highly recommended, but not
required.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
235
DIVE
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Added
10/15/08
This course is a certification course being written by the Fire College. The description will be
inserted when completed.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
236
BOAT OPERATOR
Course Description
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Added
10/15/08
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CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is a certification course being written by the Fire College. The description will be
inserted when completed.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
RESCUE TECHNICIAN:
FSC
237
VEHICLE AND MACHINERY
3
0
3
EXTRICATION
Course Description
Added
10/15/08
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified Firefighter I or documented proof of
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction to Technical Rescue,
completion of EMT Basic course.
This course is designed to offer a combination of classroom and practical evolutions that allow
the student to learn proper techniques to plan for a vehicle/machinery incident, establish fire
protection, stabilize a vehicle or machine, isolate potential harmful energy sources, determine
vehicle access and egress points, create access and egress openings for rescue, disentangle
victims, remove a packaged victim to a designated safe area, and terminate a vehicle/machinery
incident.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
BREATHING APPARATUS
FSC
239
SPECIALIST COURSE
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
10/15/08
Smoke Diver is a physically demanding, advanced firefighter course with a focus on fire
suppression and structure fire rescue. Smoke Diver emphasizes rapid intervention techniques
along with firefighter survival skills. The course provides realistic fire ground working conditions,
requiring the participant to learn the limitations of his/her equipment. The curriculum teaches
team building through intensive activities that include attack hose evolutions and multiple search
team rescues. Upon completion of the Smoke Diver course, the student will return to their
department with an added sense of confidence in his/her abilities and equipment. Tactics
learned can be shared with other members to enhance the safety of fellow firefighters.
Successful completion of the course allows the participant to receive certification and special
Smoke Divers patch.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
241
FIRE INVESTIGATOR I
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
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Updated
10/15/08
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PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course targets fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers with a desire to
learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire. Students wishing to attend this course
should be prepared for an intense week of training and practical skills application. Topics
covered include: Determining the Point of Origin, Burn Patterns, Evidence Collection and
Analysis, Interviewing Techniques, and Court Procedure and Testifying.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
242
FIRE INVESTIGATOR II
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
10/15/08
This is an introduction to arson and incendiarism, arson laws, methods of determining fire
causes, evidence, interviewing and detaining witnesses, procedures in handling juveniles, and
court procedures.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
243
FIRE INVESTIGATOR III
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Added
10/15/08
This course is a certification course being written by the Fire College. The description will be
inserted when completed.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
251
FIRE INSPECTOR I
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Added
10/15/08
A beginning level course for firefighters and other interested parties wishing to become more
involved in the aspect of fire prevention and inspections. This course is primarily designed for
those entering into fire service inspections and would be extremely useful to city inspectors and
company level officers. Some of the topics covered in this course include: Building Construction,
Decorative Materials and Furnishings, Fire Drills, Inspection Procedure, Code Enforcement, and
Fire Alarm and Communications.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
252
FIRE INSPECTOR II
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
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PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course delves deeper into the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the
procedure involved in various types of inspections, and prepares the inspector for the plans
review process. It is an advanced level course which covers a wide range of topics some of
which are: Inspection Procedure, Building Construction, Occupancy Classification and Means of
Egress, Fire Protection and Water Supply Systems, Plans Review, and the Storage of
Hazardous Materials.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
253
FIRE INSPECTOR III
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Added
10/15/08
This course provides the participant with an in-depth view of the skills and duties required of the
Fire Inspector III. The Fire Inspector III is an individual at the third and most advanced level of
progression, who has met the job performance requirements specified in NFPA 1031, Standard
for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, current edition. The Fire
Inspector III performs all types of fire inspections, plans review duties, and resolves complex
code-related issues.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
254
THE ISO (AIA) STANDARDS
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
10/15/08
This course is a study of insurance theory and practice, the economics of the ISO grading
system and a city's fire defense and insurance rates. Included is a detailed analysis of a city's
water supply, fire department, fire alarm, fire prevention, and other grading methods of fire
defense.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE
FSC
255
SAFETY EDUCATOR
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Added
10/15/08
With the leading cause of death among children being unintentional injuries, the need for fire and
life safety education has become evident in today’s society. This course will train the student to
coordinate and deliver existing comprehensive community fire and injury prevention programs
designed to eliminate or mitigate situations that endanger lives, health, property, and the
environment.
DPT
CRS.
FSC
261
COURSE TITLE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TECHNICIAN
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
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Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
10/15/08
This course is designed for the student already certified at the Hazardous Materials Awareness
and Operational level, this course develops the skills already learned and provides in-depth
training in the mitigation of hazardous materials incidents. Through both classroom and practical
training the student becomes familiar with health and safety issues, incident management,
hazard and risk analysis, personal protective clothing, and decontamination.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FSC
262
INCIDENT COMMANDER
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
10/15/08
This course supplies the incident commander with the knowledge and skills to perform their role
as the person responsible for all decisions relating to the management of the incident. The
candidate will learn about personal protective clothing, decontamination, branch functions with
the Incident Management System, and the overall tactics to properly mitigate a hazardous
materials incident.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
264
AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTER
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Added
10/15/08
Designed for fire departments, both civilian and military, whose primary mission is aircraft fire
and rescue. This course meets the training requirements of both NFPA 1003 and FAA FAR Part
139.319. The course covers such topics as: Airport Familiarization, Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Apparatus, Aircraft Types, Engines and Systems, and Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Procedures. These classroom sessions are followed by practical exercises in turret
operations, and extinguishment of wheel/brake, engine, interior cabin, and fuel spill fires through
the use of handlines. This course will be held at a facility where various aircraft and apparatus
are available.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
266
WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Added
10/15/08
This course introduces the student to basic wildland firefighting and the strategies and tactics
involved during suppression operations including fire line safety, and emphasizing the wildland
fire orders and watch out situations. This course covers fire behavior, fire weather, fuel types,
safety equipment and guidelines, incident size up, determining resource needs, direct vs.
indirect attack, burn-out, and backfiring.
DPT
CRS.
FSC
268
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COURSE TITLE
INDUSTRIAL FIRE
PROTECTION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
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Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
1/14/09
This course introduces the student to the problem of fire loss and fire safety in an industrial
setting and the methods, techniques and programs commonly applied to industrial fire
protection. Topics include loss control processes, emergency action options, safety devices and
procedures, basic organization and training for industrial fire personnel and special problems in
industrial settings.
DPT
CRS.
FSC
270
COURSE TITLE
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
1/14/09
This course will teach students the design and operation of fire protection systems for
commercial, residential, and special hazard environments. Students will understand the general
principals of automatic sprinkler systems, heat and smoke control systems, standpipe systems,
and fire detection/ alarm systems, and portable extinguishing systems.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
FIRE APPARATUS AND
FSC
280
EQUIPMENT
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
1/14/09
This course is designed to familiarize the students with the basics of modern fire apparatus and
related equipment. The course will include examination of pumpers, ladders, quints, hazardous
materials vehicles, and other emergency response vehicles. Students will understand the basic
operation and purpose of each vehicle and identify the purpose and use of equipment routinely
carried by each vehicle.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
FIRE APPARATUS
FSC
281
3
0
OPERATOR: PUMPER
Course Description
Added
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Firefighter I or Certified Volunteer Firefighter
COURSE
3
10/15/08
This course is designed for the firefighter who wishes to advance to the next level of his/her
profession. This course consists of six modules: Preventive Maintenance, Test and Inspections,
Driving/Operating, Water Supply, Sprinklers and Standpipes, and Operations. Requires valid
drivers license, 16 hours of apparatus training that must be completed and documented by the
student’s fire department prior to attending class.
DPT
CRS.
FSC
282
COURSE TITLE
FIRE APPARATUS
OPERATOR: AERIAL
Course Description
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Added
10/15/08
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CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
A course designed to provide the structural firefighter with the needed knowledge and skills to
successfully operate aerial apparatus. A must for departments using aerial apparatus, this
course covers topics such as: Types and Construction of Aerial Apparatus, Positioning Aerial
Apparatus, Stabilizing Systems, and Maintenance and Testing.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
291
FIRE OFFICER I
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Added
10/15/08
The Fire Officer I curriculum identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first
line supervisor. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of management and
supervision by concentration on such topics as: Organizational Structure, Communication
Skills, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Planning, Emergency Service Delivery,
and Safety.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
292
FIRE OFFICER II
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
10/15/08
This course is structured for the fire officer who is ready to assume a leadership role by moving
into the middle management level of his/her department. This course gives the officer more
knowledge of management and supervision so that he/she can make basic evaluations of
employee relations and assume a proactive role in their department. This course expands on the
knowledge base attained in Fire Officer I by revisiting some of the same subjects and adding
additional material. Some new subject areas include information management, government
structure, and department budget planning and management.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
293
FIRE OFFICER III
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
10/15/08
This course is specialized for the chief officer who is ready to advance into the upper
management level of his/her department. This course consists of subjects designed to give the
officer more knowledge of management and administration so that he/she can make basic
evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in their department. This is
a projects-based class.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
FSC
294
FIRE OFFICER IV
3
0
3
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Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
10/15/08
This course meets executive management level needs. The course is designed to meet the
elements of NFPA 1021, Chapter 7. Fire Officer IV will emphasize management of fire protection
services to include human resource management, multi-agency emergency service delivery with
horizontal/vertical communication requirements and risk management. There will be group
interactive exercises, which will reinforce class lectures.
DPT
CRS.
FSC
295
COURSE TITLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
SAFETY OFFICER
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: Certified Fire Officer I
Added
10/15/08
The purpose of this course is to provide training for fire officers and firefighters on the role and
responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer, and to allow participants to practice some of the
key skills needed for competency as an Incident Safety Officer. This training program is for
Fire Officers who could be asked to assume the duties of the Incident Safety Officer either as a
staff assignment or an on-scene appointment. The program is also appropriate for firefighters
who will be working on-scene with the Incident Safety Officer and must understand and
appreciate the scope and duties of the job.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
SELECTED TOPICS IN FIRE
FSC
297
SERVICE OPERATIONS
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
11/12/08
This course provides directed reading and discussion of selected topics related to fire service
operations. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
PUBLIC SAFETY
FSC
298
TELECOMMUNICATOR
Course Description
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Added
10/15/08
This is the only course which meets both the professional qualification objectives established by
both NFPA 1061 and the Alabama Department of Public Health/Emergency Medical Dispatch.
Designed for the entry level dispatcher/telecommunicator, this course will familiarize them with
the basic concepts of alarm transmission and emergency dispatch procedure along with learning
the skills involved with using the EMDPRS. With the emergency dispatch system, enhanced 91-1 centers, and the rapid development of metro dispatch centers, telecommunication training
has become critical for all departments regardless of size.
DPT
CRS.
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THEORY
LAB
COURSE
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LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE
3
0
FIRE SERVICE
Course Description
Updated
CODE - C
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
FSC
299
3
1/14/09
This course introduces students to the legal obligations and responsibilities within the fire service
along with the limitations and restrictions placed on emergency responders. Students will
discuss and apply federal and state laws, codes, regulations and standards relevant to the fire
service. Both civil and criminal law will be addressed. CORE
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